Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Thamel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to wander around the neighborhood, check out the shops and bars, or grab a bite at one of the many restaurants. Later on, head to the office for tea and an orientation session, then meet the group for a dinner briefing that evening.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival)
- Meals
- Dinner (General tour briefing over dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation meeting at office over tea
- General tour briefing over dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's numerous bars, shops, and restaurants
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Besisahar to Pokhara
Check out at 7:30 AM and travel by private vehicle (jeep or Hiace) to Besisahar. From there, you'll ride about 9 km on a jeep track to Nadi where you can get out and stretch, and then the drive continues to Pokhara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride approximately 9 km on jeep track to Nadi
Landmarks Besisahar Nadi Pokhara - Day 3
Pokhara to Taal
The trail today follows a rough jeep track that runs alongside the Marshyangdi River on the left side of the valley. You'll navigate steep and rocky terrain, then finish with a final 1 km descent into the flat valley where Taal sits. That's where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride rough jeep track along Marshyangdi River valley
- Final descent into Taal valley
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Taal - Day 4
Taal to Chame
Leaving Taal, you'll cross the Marshyangdi River and move onto a more rideable jeep track that gives you closer looks at the snow-capped peaks. The route follows a wide trail to Danakyu, then climbs steeply up to Timang before reaching Chame. If time allows, there's a hot spring on the other side of the river where you can relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Marshyangdi River on jeep track
- Climb to Danakyu
- Steep climb to Timang
- Reach Chame
Optional Activities
- Relax by hot spring on the other side of Marshyangdi River
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Danakyu Timang Chame - Day 5
Chame to Manang
Ride through dense forest in a steep, narrow valley today. After crossing the Marshyangdi River, the trail opens into a wide valley leading to Pisang Village. You'll cross the Pisang River and push through a section at Deurali Danda (3486m), then enjoy a good downhill and flat track to Humde (3280m), finishing with a gradual climb to Manang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride through dense forest in steep, narrow valley
- Cross Marshyangdi River
- Pass through Pisang Village
- Cross Pisang River
- Climb Deurali Danda (3486m)
- Downhill and flat track to Humde
- Gradual uphill to Manang
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Pisang Village Pisang River Deurali Danda Humde Manang - Day 6
Manang
Spend the full day in Manang for acclimatization and rest. You have the day at leisure to walk around the Manang valley, spend time with locals, and check out local monasteries. Optional hikes to Ice Lake or Gangapurna Lake are available if you're feeling up to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day for acclimatization
- Walk around Manang valley
- Interact with local people
- Visit local monasteries
Optional Activities
- Hike to Ice Lake (4620m, 6-7 hours)
- Hike to Gangapurna Lake (3525m, 2-3 hours)
Landmarks Manang Valley Ice Lake Gangapurna Lake - Day 7
Manang to Ledar
Ride along trekking trails toward Muktinath. You'll need to carry your bike over a few sections to reach Tanki, then continue riding to Ledar (4200m). After that, take the rest of the day to relax and let your body adjust to the high altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride and carry bike over sections towards Tanki
- Ride to Ledar (4200m)
- Acclimatization at Ledar
Landmarks Tanki Ledar Muktinath - Day 8
Ledar to High Camp
Today is challenging with plenty of walking, riding, and pushing your bike, especially from Phedi to High Camp where the trail turns rocky and very steep with only about 2 km of rideable sections. You'll stay at High Camp instead of Thorang Phedi to avoid the congestion with other trekkers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk, ride, and push bike to High Camp
- Navigate rocky and steep terrain from Phedi
Landmarks Phedi High Camp - Day 9
High Camp to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
This is the toughest day of the trip. Start at 4 AM to cross Thorong La Pass before afternoon winds pick up and make it harder. The climb to the top takes roughly 4 hours and requires hard pushing and carrying at high altitude. Once you reach the summit, descend steeply (technical riding) for about 1 hour to get to Muktinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Thorong La Pass
- 4 AM early start
- Technical steep descent to Muktinath
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Muktinath - Day 10
Muktinath to Marpha
Mostly downhill riding on a jeep track today. If you're an experienced rider, your guide can take you through Lupra Valley on a technical 4 km single-track section where you might spot wild horses and donkeys. Then ride along the Kaligandaki River via Jomsom to Marpha, dealing with strong headwinds along the way. Check out the apple farms and visit the famous Marpha monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill ride on jeep track
- Ride along Kaligandaki River to Marpha via Jomsom
- Visit Marpha monastery
Optional Activities
- Technical single-track ride via Lupra Valley (4 km, for experienced riders only)
- Spot wild horses and donkeys on Lupra Valley trail
- Explore apple farms in Marpha
Landmarks Lupra Valley Kaligandaki River Jomsom Marpha Marpha Monastery - Day 11
Marpha to Tatopani
Enjoy a great descent along the world's deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki. The landscape shifts dramatically from desert-like terrain to lush vegetation as you go. Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) rises in front of you the whole time. When you reach Tatopani, take advantage of the natural hot spring there for a nice soak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent along Kali Gandaki gorge
- View Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m)
- Access to natural hot spring at Tatopani
Optional Activities
- Bathe in natural hot spring at Tatopani
Landmarks Kali Gandaki Gorge Mt Dhaulagiri Tatopani - Day 12
Tatopani to Pokhara
Just a short ride today as you descend from Tatopani through Gurung villages to Beni, then drive back to Pokhara. Spend the evening taking in the beauty of Pokhara's lakeside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short ride from Tatopani through Gurung villages to Beni
- Drive from Beni to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara Lakeside in the evening
Landmarks Beni Pokhara Lakeside - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The comfortable bus ride takes about 7 hours to reach Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Pokhara Kathmandu - Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
Your representative will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the airport on a private vehicle for your departure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure)
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing tours in world heritage sites
- Homestay tours
- Paragliding
- Bungee jumping
- Rafting
- Additional programs requiring 2-3 days
Landmarks Kathmandu
